More than 825 Utah student mountain bikers, representing 35 junior high and high school teams, broke in a new race course in Vernal, Utah, for the second race of the 2016 season for Utah High School Cycling League (USHCL). Park City High School edged out Skyline by just 82 points, and Bingham High School placed…
Category: Mountain Biking
Mountain biking the UOP Bobsled
Mountain biking the bobsled – say this and riders immediately think of the Bobsled downhill in the foothills of Salt Lake City. But the UOP Bobsled is located at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City. No, you don’t ride your bike down the actual bobsled track. But the UOP Bobsled, a relatively new, 6.4-mile…
Light & Motion Imjin 800 bike light review
When it’s as hot as it has been this summer in Utah, mountain biking during the day is a good way to get heat stroke. But rather than not ride, I’ve been hitting the singletrack in Park City and the Wasatch Front after dark. But doing so requires bright lights to illuminate the way. I…
Mountain biking the WOW Trail at Wasatch Mountain State Park
The WOW Trail (Wasatch Over Wasatch) is a fairly new singletrack, located just outside the town of Midway on the Wasatch Back. It connects Wasatch Mountain State Park to Hardy Lake near Deer Valley in 9.2 miles. Completed in the autumn of 2015, the WOW Trail has quickly become a favorite for mountain bikers looking…
Diamondback Mason 27.5+ mountain bike review
Hardtail mountain bikes have made a comeback the past few years. Plus bikes are a completely new trend. I’ve been caught up in both trends with a purchase of the 2016 Diamondback Mason 27.5+ mountain bike. Following a decade of riding full suspension bikes exclusively, I decided it was time to add a hardtail to…
Mountain biking the Park City Super Epic Loop
Park City is an IMBA Gold Ride Center. With over 450 miles of trail accessible from town, you can create a ride for any length or skill level that your mind can conjure up. One such ride is what I like to call the “Park City Super Epic Loop.” This ride is not to be…
Red Bull Rampage to go back to basics
The 2016 Red Bull Rampage is going to look and feel a whole lot different than in year’s past. In an effort to shake things up and make the competition more fair, Red Bull announced new changes that will affect the course, the riders, and the way the competition is judged. Below is a break-down…
Mountain biking Jenni’s to CMG Loop at Park City
The network of trails in Park City is immense. With over 400 miles of singletrack interwoven on the mountainsides above town, it can be difficult to figure out a good loop for a quick ride. One of my go-to rides is the 12-mile-long, Jenni’s to Crescent Mine Grade (CMG) loop. This ride features an easy,…
Video shows a new view of Good Water Rim Trail
Vimeo user, Sunn Kim, with help from Backcountry.com, just unleashed a video with a unique perspective on mountain biking the Good Water Rim Trail that is downright beautiful. It shows off the amazing scenery of the area (as seen by bike) and includes an impressive, single, jaw-dropping shot that makes one wonder, “how did they…
New mountain bike trails coming to Kamas
Mountain biking options around Park City are about to get even more diverse as a new network of mountain bike trails have been approved for the town of Kamas. According to the Park Record, the new trail system will be built at the High Star Ranch. The Kamas City Council unanimously approved the trail’s master…